Would caution you about trying to be a property manager AND an agent.While they are both real estate related, it's really hard to serve these two different businesses at the same time and do it well.Also, not understanding your lease-to-own goal.

That is why illegals are given a debit card at the boarder, to "pay" for food and housing.

I just came back from there and really love the city, culture, people, food. , and now wondering what the process might be for acquiring something there, where it might make the most sense, and if the numbers check out in the short and potentially long term.I'd love to connect with anyone who can offer any advice or thoughts would really be tremendous.

Another  was making a contractor leave while he was trying to make a repair to name a few.Here we need to serve 10 day notice explaining lease violations. 

There are many benefits with section 8 in order for the tenant to be placed in one of my properties they go through a process with the committee then when living in the property they need to abide by lease rules and keep the property in shape, if major damage is made or neglect to the property by the tenant they may losE their voucher from section 8, so it’s a very good idea to go this route and food for thought you always know your property is up to date safety wise and livable with annually inspections. 

The process served as a great learning experience and would have kept investing with them if I wanted to be 100% hands off.

We ARE a chapter of National REIA, so joining gets the paint discount, cabinet program, and rebate - as well as access to all the other national vendor perks and programs.We're in process of getting local vendors and sponsors lined up as we move forward.Starting in September, meetings will take place in the evening on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5-9pm, food and non-alcoholic refreshments provided (buy your own booze). 

I think sometimes DIY landlords would be better served with having a property manager.

Prosperity Bank serves both TX / OK.  

One makes a profit (ideally) and one serves a need, real or imagined.